The Crossley "40hp"

The Crossley 40 hp was introduced in 1906. The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made in 1910.

Crossley 40hp chassis

Crossley 40hp engine

BODY STYLES

Crossley 40hp

The 1909 40hp car now in the Manchester Museum of Science & Industry being recovered from Brome Hall in 1947. The coachbuilder is not known.

Crossley 40hpcoupe

Charles Jarrott in a 1907 Single Limousine with coachwork by Salmons & Sons
Crossley 40hp landauletteA Single Landaulette from the 1908 catalogue.

Crossley 40hp

A 1910 40hp with coachwork by Hollingdrake of Stockport.

Many, probably most, cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders. In 1906 the chassis was listed at £500.

The prices quoted are from contemporary advertisements.

SPECIFICATION

Engine/gearbox/transmission
Body/chassis

capacity
6991cc
cylinders
4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head.
bore
4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm)
stroke
5 15/16 inches (150.8 mm)
compression ratio

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RAC Horse Power
36
carburettor
Crossley automatic (Smiths from 1907)
valves
side -inlet on the right, exhaust on the left
lubrication
exhaust pressurised total loss system
ignition
either high or low tension magneto (options)
max power
44 bhp at 1000 rpm
fuel consumption (typical)

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max speed (approx)

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Gears
4
Clutch
Metal
Final Drive
Chain (Shaft from 1907)
Rear axle

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wheelbase
10 feet 3 1/2 inches (3137 mm)
length
14 feet 0 inches (4267 mm)
track
4 feet 8 inches (1422 mm)
width overall
5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm)
weight
21 cwt (chassis) (1.06 tonne}
steering
Worm and segment
suspension - front
semi elliptic springs
suspension - rear
semi elliptic springs
brakes

 

Rear wheel only, metal to metal. Transmission brake with twin drums, one behind and one in front of the gearbox.
wheels/tyres
910 x 100 (front) 920 x 120 (rear)

 

 

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© Malcolm Asquith 2006